Elementary Schools in Ascension Parish

The 19 elementary schools located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and span a range of performance levels, with some schools ranking among the top in the state and others performing below the state average.

The standout schools in the district include Bullion Primary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana with over 90% of students proficient in both math and English language arts; Spanish Lake Primary School, another top-performing school with a 5-star rating and high proficiency rates; Oak Grove Primary School, which ranks in the top 10% of Louisiana elementary schools; and Prairieville Primary School, which also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% of the state.

The data reveals a wide range of academic performance across the schools, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status, as indicated by free and reduced lunch rates, and academic achievement. Schools with higher poverty rates tend to have lower proficiency rates in math and English language arts. Additionally, the data highlights potential racial disparities in academic achievement, with schools serving predominantly African American student populations performing significantly lower than their counterparts with majority white or more diverse student bodies.